washing-up
Britishnoun
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the washing of dishes, cutlery, etc, after a meal
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dishes and cutlery waiting to be washed up
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( as modifier )
a washing-up machine
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"Some people say it's factored into the cleaning fee, but I wouldn't leave a holiday let with all the washing-up to do. It's not the right thing," she says.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
For Stacie this list of responsibilities leaves her mind feeling like a washing-up bowl that's being filled up throughout the day.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
Other than those, there were only sweets, toilet paper, washing-up liquid and a few other random, non-edible items.
From Reuters ● Nov. 14, 2023
I do wonder if Josiah helped with the washing-up.
From New York Times ● Oct. 24, 2021
Kat took over the washing-up without saying a word.
From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd
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